This week's business podcast contains lessons from the Financial Services industry.

So many businesses and lessons to learn - so little time! <smile> We've got some great examples of how investing in technology and customer service can shoot you past the competition. We also have a "wonder boy" story of someone who got their GED at 16 and started (in his parents' basement) what is now (he's 22) a 12.2 million dollar a year business. You'll think of him every time you go through a drive-thru from now on!

I need your business advice!

I had a listener contact me and ask me advice on how to start a part-time business, what is involved, etc. In today's podcast, I ask for volunteers who would like to be involved in a recorded round-table discussion about this. We'll create a joint outline first, then meet and cover the points with our own experiences (and horror stories). Then we'll podcast the result, which will be available for anyone to use as they see fit. Let me know what you think.

And I'm finally taking my own advice...

I'm putting my brainstorming ideas into play and moving into several different areas to create multiple streams of income. Once they're in place, I'll let you know what works out and what doesn't. I'm really psyched, and I'm looking forward to the day when I can hire one of my closest friends (who is an amazingly efficient business woman!) to manage all of my businesses (I think I've lost count of them by now! <smile>) 2006 is looking really, really good!

Oh, and I'm investing in a brand spanking new, top-of-the line multi-media computer...

to get back into video production (I used to be a television director, editor, producer) for one of my latest brainstorms. It's a really great idea to help solopreneurs have high quality video products and commercials without having to put a second mortgage on their house! I'll tell you more as it comes together...

Until next week, KEEP BRAINSTORMING - but remember, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing - Giving You A Voice